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Wix vs. WordPress – Choosing the Right Platform

Posted: 16 Mar 2020 12:44 PM PDT

When building a website, it comes the point where you need to choose the platform to use. Although there are several website building platforms, in most cases, the choice boils down to either Wix or WordPress.
The former is the younger of the two, although an in-depth review reveals that it's just as good as the established WordPress, especially in recent years. This makes it even harder for businesses and individuals to choose one that fits their needs.
In this guide, we shall weigh the features as well as the pros & cons of each to help you pick the best solution.
OVERVIEW

WordPress

WordPress is an open-source platform that was initially developed for blogging. Over the years, it has grown to become a powerful CMS platform that lets you create a website in the way you want it.
Note that when we mention WordPress, we are making reference to WordPress.org.

Wix

Wix is an all-in-one building platform that lets you build and design websites with ease. As it's a fully-hosted platform, users don't need a hosting provider.
Features

Ease of use

Simplicity is Wix's major selling point. It does away with the technicalities to present an easy to use platform for even novices. All you need to do is create an account on its website. You can use the Wix Editor or Artificial Digital Intelligence (ADI).
For WordPress, users have to jump through hoops like registering a domain name and purchasing hosting before getting started.

Control over the website's functionality

WordPress completely outdoes Wix here. The platform provides tons of customization options with a rich library of over 55,000 plug-ins.
As for Wix, users can add apps from the Wix App market to extend functionalities, especially when it comes to e-Commerce. The app market has just over 300 apps, which is quite limited compared to WordPress.

Maintenance

Wix enclosed platform means that users don't need to work hard when it comes to maintenance. With WordPress, users have the responsibility of handling the maintenance and security of their website.
Fortunately, alternative options are always available at a cost. One can sign up for managed hosting or hire a maintenance service.

Cost

Pricing is set in the form of monthly subscriptions for Wix. The amount you pay is fixed, but it depends on the plan you are subscribed to. Things are a little bit knotty with WordPress. You are charged a hosting fee and a domain name registration/renewal fee. There is no clear cut answer on which of the two platforms is cheaper. We'll leave the math to you since only you know which plan suits you.

Support

Having been around for a while, WordPress has a long-standing and spirited support forum. Further, the platform provides tutorials to guide new users. Wix is however just as good. It has a comprehensive knowledge base with articles highlighting solutions to different problems.

Conclusion

For first-timers who do not want to deal with code, Wix is the ideal choice. The same goes for individuals and businesses looking to build an e-commerce website. Those with prior experience, however, may find WordPress a better solution as will businesses and individuals that need a blogging website.